The Digging the Earth Guide to July

July is a month of abundance! The long, warm days encourage steady growth across the allotment, and the lack of rain lately (or this year in fact) remains a challenge in keeping the plot and garden watered. Although the crazy pace of spring has eased, there is so much to do. I’m doing my best…

Companion Planting: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Better Together

When growing organic fruit and vegetables on your allotment, companion planting is a clever and natural way to boost your plants’ health, protect them from pests, and increase your harvest. But what exactly is it? What is Companion Planting? Companion planting involves growing certain plants together to benefit each other. These “companions” work in harmony…